Sprite Tool?

Lost One · 1 Sprite Tool? Sat Dec 19, 2009 8:49 pm

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Hey guys,
I know this might be a bit of a drag and you've probably heard it over and over, I'm just wondering what program do you use to make sprites. Is there a tut anywhere? I did have a search around. Im just looking to make my own and have a play around with it.

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Ninjamouse1 · 2 Re: Sprite Tool? Sat Dec 19, 2009 10:09 pm

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Well as far as i know there's no actual program that makes sprites, you just use paint or another similar program to make them.

Oturan · 3 Re: Sprite Tool? Sat Dec 19, 2009 10:36 pm

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Paint is the easiest way to go, and its free. Other then that, you can use GraphicsGale.

Lost One · 4 Re: Sprite Tool? Sat Dec 19, 2009 10:42 pm

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Ah alright, I just dont understand how you get that level of detail with paint. Damn that would be hard. Thanks anyways Question

Oturan · 5 Re: Sprite Tool? Sat Dec 19, 2009 10:56 pm

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Its just pixel art. The trick is using 4-5 shades of one color to make it looks good.

Ninjamouse1 · 6 Re: Sprite Tool? Sun Dec 20, 2009 12:12 am

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Oturan wrote:Paint is the easiest way to go, and its free. Other then that, you can use GraphicsGale.

Does GraphicsGale have more options than paint? Because currently i just use paint.

Oturan · 7 Re: Sprite Tool? Sun Dec 20, 2009 12:14 am

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yea. Graphics gale has more color options, and other tools.

Unfading · 8 Re: Sprite Tool? Sun Dec 20, 2009 12:29 am

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I use graphics gale, i find it a lot better than paint. Heres a link to it
http://www.humanbalance.net/gale/us/
you might also want to find a base to start with, it'll be a lot easier for you.

Lost One · 9 Re: Sprite Tool? Sun Dec 20, 2009 2:36 am

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Thanks mate I'll check it out ASAP. Clapping

EDIT: Looks great, when you say a base do you mean like this Koemushi Template? http://hatsuyakanzaki-kiva.deviantart.com/art/Koemushi-EVOLVE-Template-145581527

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Unfading · 10 Re: Sprite Tool? Sun Dec 20, 2009 2:43 am

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No problem Smile

if you need any help you can look up tutorials on spriting on google.
Heres a tutorial on shading because thats a basic in pixel art.
http://www.natomic.com/hosted/marks/mpat/shading.html

Tydon · 11 Re: Sprite Tool? Sun Dec 20, 2009 2:54 am

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Paint.net or GIMP.

I find them to be more universally applicable than GG or Paint.

Reason is, because they're like miniature versions of Adobe's Photoshop.

both are free.

Lost One · 12 Re: Sprite Tool? Sun Dec 20, 2009 3:38 am

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Alright thanks guys much appreciated!

YoungCoco · 13 Re: Sprite Tool? Sun Dec 20, 2009 8:11 am

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GIMP for definite. Unfortunately, wih GG you cant alter the shade of colour, even though it does have the option. GIMP also has a high amount other tools of which may assist in improving any works you undertake on it.

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